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Hardeep Singh Puri

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“The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have stepped up their vigil against pirates in India's exclusive economic zone. They have recently neutralized two mother ships being used by the pirates. The issue of sailors taken hostage by pirates and their plight is one that the Security Council has not addressed. My delegation feels that the ways and means to address this issue require the most urgent and serious consideration of the United Nations. The International Maritime Bureau reported that in 2010 alone, 1,016 sailors of all nationalities were taken hostage by Somali pirates, and 638 of them remain hostages. It is a matter of serious concern for us that 53 Indian nationals aboard the hijacked ships are being held captive by pirates. The hostages are generally from working-class backgrounds and are often the only bread-winners of their families.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“It has not only had a destabilizing effect on global and regional trade and security, but has also brought about much suffering to seafarers and their families. The recent killing of four United States citizens by the pirates is only an example, and we strongly condemn that. As I mentioned in the Council's debate on 25 January 2011 (see S/PV.6473), Somali pirates are operating further and further from the Somali coast. Recent incidents of piracy have taken place about 250 nautical miles away from the Indian coast. The shift of attacks to the south and east of the Indian Ocean reflects the pirates' ability to adapt to bypass the 11-2583] security corridor established by naval forces and to extend their reach to approximately 1,000 to 1,200 miles from Somali Coast.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“We would therefore like to see TFG forces control Kismayo port so that port earnings are not misappropriated by Al-Shabaab. Simultaneously, all stakeholders should undertake serious efforts to cut off arms supplies to Al-Shabaab. It is important to break any nexus between domestic destabilizing forces and external support agencies that is intended to introduce outside combatants or arms and ammunition. That requires effective monitoring of existing sanctions and a common commitment to honour them. The drought in Somalia and in neighbouring countries has assumed alarming proportions in lands that even in normal times are not adequately blessed with water resources. We would be prepared to work with the TFG to assist the Somali people in this regard. One of the unfortunate outcomes of the larger and ongoing tragedy in Somalia is piracy.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“I also take note of the Secretary-General's assessment that that effort is currently fragile and needs to be supported, and we have every intention of doing so. We extend our sincere condolences on the sacrifices that have been made. We have had reports of the trying circumstances in which the various contingents operate. We also wish to record our appreciation for the good work being done by the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM. The Council should examine the recommendations made by the African Union and others for supporting AMISOM and Somalia and its people. However, international efforts to re-establish security in Somalia will not be successful so long as Al-Shabaab continues to generate internal resources for its activities.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Even today, India is home to many Somalis. Indian teachers are fondly remembered by many Somalis. In recent times, as Somalia fell into difficult circumstances, India contributed significant numbers of peacekeepers and naval and air assets to the Unified Task Force and to the United Nations Operation in Somalia II. The work of Indian medical units among the civilian population is still recalled. We also remain active in the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, while continuing existing measures to protect our seafarers and maritime commerce. The peace and security issues confronting Somalia, as well as the immediate and greater region, are matters that concern us all. I join in commending the TFG forces and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their recent successes.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“I draw inspiration in particular from the Prime Minister's expressed determination to regain his land, his identity and his dignity from the extremists. I would like to assure the Prime Minister of India's continued commitment to supporting every meaningful effort aimed at furthering peace, reconstruction and institution-building in Somalia. In keeping with discussions held earlier this week in Mogadishu by our Ambassador, including with the Prime Minister, we will examine ways of intensifying our cooperation aimed at building capacity in the various areas identified by the Prime Minister in dealing with the scourge of piracy. India and Somalia are linked by two millenniums of shared history and culture. We are neighbours across the sea. In recent times, Mogadishu, Kismayo and other Somali cities have had thriving Indian communities.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“I would like to place on record our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate, which is very timely and gives us an opportunity to discuss the situation in Somalia comprehensively. I would also like in particular to thank the Secretary-General for setting the coordinates and tone for our discussion today. Our thanks also go to Ambassador Diarra, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union. The Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, deserves our special appreciation for his comprehensive outline of the achievements of the Transitional Federal Government (TF G) thus far, as well as its plans for the immediate future.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Similarly, in its preambular portion, the resolution also recalls article 16 11-24528 of the Rome Statute, under which no investigation or prosecution may be commenced or proceeded with by the International Criminal Court for a period of 12 months after the Security Council request to that effect.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“Moreover, we would have preferred a calibrated and gradual approach. However, we note that several members of the Council, including our colleagues from Africa and the Middle East, believe that referral to the Court would have the effect of an immediate cessation of violence and the restoration of calm and stability. The letter from the Permanent Representative of Libya of 26 February addressed to you, Madame President, has called for such a referral and strengthened this view. We have therefore gone along with the consensus in the Council. In this context, we draw attention to paragraph 6 of the resolution, concerning national from countries not parties to the Rome Statute.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“I take the floor to state that India has been following with serious concern the developments in Libya, which have resulted in the loss of numerous lives and injuries to many more. We deplore the use of force, which is totally unacceptable. We earnestly hope that calm and stability will be restored at the earliest without any further violence. We also have concerns about the safety of Indian nationals and their assets in Libya. We urge the authorities there to ensure their safety and welfare and facilitate the departure of those desirous of leaving the country. India is not a member of the International Criminal Court. Of the 192 Members of the United Nations, only 114 are members of the International Criminal Court. Five of the 15 members of the Council, including three permanent members, are not parties to the Rome Statute.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“We support the recommendation of the Secretary- General for the extension of the UNMIT mandate for a further period of 12 months, with the same composition and current authorized level of personnel while continuing with the gradual decrease of police personnel. The progress made so far gives us hope and confidence that we are moving towards making UNMIT a real success story. We appreciate the efforts by UNMIT, the international community and the bilateral partners in this regard. Last but not least, I would like to express my delegation's sincere appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haq and her team for their dedication and hard work in supporting the Government and people of Timor-Leste.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“We have sought to contribute to that country's development by providing expertise and training in areas of our competence, and where we see complementarities in their application. India has extended its support to the Government of Timor- Leste, including through assistance for the purchase of equipment and materials related to socio-economic development and in the human resources development sector. As UNMIT moves into a critical transition phase prior to its departure and the Government assumes full responsibility for various processes, the United Nations system and agencies present in the field must work in a coherent manner towards addressing the long-term needs of the country in accordance with the priorities set by the Government.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Also, the elections will be a litmus test of the PNTL readiness for the transition, which is scheduled to take place by the end of 2012. The United Nations must provide technical and logistical support for the smooth conduct of these elections in accordance with the priorities of the Government. Towards consolidating the progress made so far, it is important that the international community continue to extend assistance and support to the Government's strategy for accelerating the infrastructure development and reconstruction of the country. We have noted with satisfaction that economic growth continues to remain robust, and the 2011 State budget has been quadrupled from that of the 2006 budget. India attaches great importance to its relations with Timor-Leste.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“It is incumbent on the international community and the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor- Leste (UNMIT) to ensure that they remain steadfast in their commitment towards supporting training and capacity-building for the PNTL. We strongly support the efforts of UNMIT to ensure that its police component has the skill sets to support the PNTL in capacity-building as well with their efforts at institutional development. Moving ahead, it is critical that there be a clear delineation of authority and respective fields for the military and police, so that they can effectively discharge their responsibilities under the civilian Government. The presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled in the first half of 2012 will be major milestones in the consolidation of the democratic transition in Timor-Leste.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“In order to confront the various challenges that Timor- Leste faces, it is crucial for all the political parties, including the Government and the Frente Revolucionaria do Timor-Leste Independente opposition to fully cooperate with each other. This is essential for cementing the foundations of nation- building as well as for socio-economic development in the country. We are happy to note that the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) will very soon assume primary policing responsibilities for the entire country. More importantly, the PNTL has demonstrated its ability to incrementally assume policing responsibilities from the United Nations police without any major difficulty. This is essential for sustained peace and stability and for a successful transition.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Thank you very much, Madame President, for convening this debate on the situation in Timor-Leste. I would like to start by welcoming His Excellency Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao and thanking him for his very comprehensive statement. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, Ms. Ameerah Haq, for her comprehensive briefing, and the Secretary-General for his report (S/2011/32). We are encouraged by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao's statement that the overall situation in Timor- Leste remains calm and stable and the country is well on its way to long-term peace, stability and development. We would like to record our appreciation for all the political parties for their continued and active engagement in the democratic processes.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“We support the EU's contributions to capacity- and institution-building in African States and its support in the training of police and security forces, electoral assistance, legislative and judicial reform, and so on, which have all contributed to international peace and security. India has also made contributions in these areas and cooperated with the EU and other countries in anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. We look forward to the further deepening of such cooperation. India supports the EU's aspirations to playing a more significant role in the General Assembly. In this context, we welcome the ongoing consultations among Member States, and hope that a consensus will emerge very soon.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“The summit reviewed a whole spectrum of bilateral, regional and global issues, and the leaders committed themselves to giving new momentum to the key areas that already constitute the bulk of our cooperation. There was also agreement on the need to step up cooperation in the fight against international terrorism, as reflected in the India-EU joint declaration on international terrorism. Given this strong bilateral partnership, we look forward to the EU emerging as an even more important voice in today's multipolar world, and attach great value to the EU's activities in the United Nations and its role in preventive diplomacy.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“In that spirit, we welcome today's briefing and congratulate the European Union on its contributions to global peace and security, in cooperation with the United Nations. With the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, India hopes that the European Union's foreign policy will show greater coherence and effectiveness under the leadership of High Representative Baroness Ashton. India's bilateral relations with the EU have expanded significantly over the years. The EU is India's largest trading partner, while India is the EU's ninth largest trading partner. The relationship was elevated to a strategic partnership in 2000. The most recent summit-level meeting between India and the EU- the eleventh since 2000 - took place in Brussels on 10 December 2010.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“It is also one of the biggest development aid donors and the largest provider of humanitarian assistance. With a membership of 27 countries and five candidate countries, the EU is already an important voice in its region and beyond. With the greater cohesiveness that the EU seeks in foreign affairs and security policy, its role will only become more significant in the world in the coming years. India therefore welcomes stronger cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union. Indeed, Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter provides for such cooperation between the Organization and regional organizations. Article 54 of the Charter enjoins the regional organizations to keep the Security Council fully informed of their activities for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“Like others, I should like to extend a warm welcome to High Representative Baroness Ashton and to thank her for her comprehensive briefing on the role of the European Union (EU) in the United Nations and its views on some contemporary issues that are on the Security Council's agenda. Clearly, given the limitations of time, the wide canvas that the High Representative has covered will prevent me from commenting on each of the issues that are currently before the Council and on which my delegation's views are, in any case, reasonably well known. The EU is the largest economy in the world in terms of nominal gross domestic product. It is one of the largest trading blocs; the largest exporter and importer of goods and services; and the largest trading partner of the leading economies of the world, including India.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“India will continue to contribute to international efforts aimed at increasing effective cooperation among States to tackle the problems of piracy. We also propose to actively engage in the Council's work in the follow-through to the recommendations made by the Secretary-General's Special Adviser and in ensuring the development of effective operational, legal and institutional responses to the problems of piracy.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Following these deployments, there have been no hijack incidents in the eastern Arabian Sea since December 2010, following one or two stray incidents that suddenly occurred during a very brief period at the end of November 2010. India, as a founding member of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, has been fully engaged in the efforts of the Group to share information, coordinate the actions of navies in combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden, raising public and merchant marine awareness, and examining legal and criminal justice issues with respect to apprehended pirates. Further, the Indian navy has proactively cooperated with other navies through the Shared Awareness and Deconfliction mechanism, and otherwise.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Twenty-six piracy attempts have been thwarted, and no ship under Indian escort has been hijacked by pirates. We have also set up a 24/7 communication centre within the Indian Maritime Administration for coordination and facilitation in case of piracy. Taking serious note of the recent spate of dhow piracy incidents, India has banned operation of Indian dhows in pirate-infested areas. As the piracy-prone area has expanded eastwards, the Indian navy has made additional deployments off the eastern and north- eastern Arabian Sea. The Indian navy has also deployed units to the exclusive economic zone of Seychelles and Mauritius, and its ships and aircraft routinely patrol the waters off Maldives.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Moreover, more than 6 per cent of seafarers engaged in international shipping companies are Indian nationals. We therefore have a strong interest in ensuring the security of maritime traffic off the Somali coast and in the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. India has been actively engaged in anti-piracy operations. The Indian navy commenced anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden in October 2008. A total of 23 Indian naval ships have been deployed in the Gulf of Aden since then. In addition to escorting Indian- flagged vessels, our navy has provided protection to ships of other countries. A total of 1,487 ships, including 1,321 foreign-flagged vessels from different countries, have been escorted by Indian naval ships in the Gulf of Aden since October 2008.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“The Somali coastline should be sanitized through identified corridors and buffer zones, and fishing vessels around the Somali coast should be tracked. National laws should be enacted as a priority to criminalize piracy as defined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and suspected pirates apprehended off the coast of Somalia should be prosecuted and, upon conviction, imprisoned, as required under resolution 1918 (2010). This last suggestion has been made, I believe, by other colleagues. Criminal activities in international waters pose a serious threat to India, a country with a coastline of over 7,500 kilometres. A large volume of our trade passes through the Gulf of Aden, estimated at about $110 billion annually. Approximately 24 Indian- flagged merchant ships transit the Gulf of Aden every month.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“We agree with the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the need to further strengthen international cooperation to tackle the problem of piracy. A comprehensive approach to tackling the problem has to be found in order to address this serious issue. In this context, my delegation wishes to propose the following measures. There should be reinforced tracking of the trail of ransom money to different parts of the world, a duty that was conferred upon INTERPOL at the sixth plenary meeting of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. The beneficiaries of ransom money should be prosecuted for abetting piracy. Consideration should be given to making the conduct of naval operations under United Nations auspices the preferred option.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Nevertheless, since there is still some discrepancy there, I would, at some stage, like to get a firmer grip on the figure, but it is certainly in the vicinity of $7 to 10 billion. These figures are cause for major concern to the international community. The continuing instability in Somalia does not permit an effective response to the problem of piracy even though the Transitional Federal Government has identified counter-piracy as a major area for cooperation under the Kampala process. Therefore, the process needs to be revitalized, and a major capacity- building exercise needs to be undertaken in areas of security and police forces, legal and legislative frameworks, jurisdictional and correctional systems, and so on.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“According to the International Maritime Bureau, a record number of people - 1,181 sailors - were taken hostage by pirates worldwide in 2010, of which the Somali attacks account for 1,016 hostages. Currently, Somali pirates are holding 28 ships with more than 638 crew members on board. During the year 2010, 53 ships were hijacked worldwide, of which 49 were hijacked by Somali pirates. Compared to 2009, there was a 10 per cent increase in the number of pirate attacks in 2010, the total number being 445. Studies by different think tanks say that maritime piracy costs the global economy anywhere between $7 and 12 billion a year. The figures I cite are global figures, in contrast to the figures cited by Mr. Lang were perhaps for the cost of Somali piracy alone.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“The shift of attacks to the south and east of the Indian Ocean reflects the pirates' ability to adapt in order to bypass the security corridor established by naval forces and to extend their reach to areas approximately 1,000 to 1,200 miles from the Somali coast. Piracy has also gotten more sophisticated and has become an organized and lucrative activity. Indeed, as Mr. Lang's report states, piracy is gradually becoming an organized industry. Pirates have developed significant support structures whereby they are able to hold hijacked ships and crews hostage for months while their instigators and supporters hold negotiations for ransom. It is particularly worrying that the pirates have developed a modus vivendi with terrorist organizations.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“I would also join others in thanking Mr. Jack Lang, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, and Assistant- Secretary-General Stephen Mathias for their comprehensive and useful briefings on the problems of piracy off the coast of Somalia. I would also like to thank the Representative of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia for his perspective on the issue. We have carefully gone through Mr. Lang's report on the legal issues relating to piracy off the coast of Somalia (S/2011/30). It is comprehensive and contains many useful recommendations. It draws our attention to the disturbing fact that Somali pirates are operating further and further from the Somali coast.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Similarly, through lines of credit, South- South cooperation and the India Development Initiative, we have contributed to nation-building activities in various countries. India has also contributed to peacebuilding through innovate multilateral mechanisms, such as the India-Brazil- South Africa initiatives in Haiti, Guinea-Bissau and other nations.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“Serious consideration must also be given to the idea of expanding the secondment of staff to the United Nations. This would allow the United Nations to rapidly access necessary capabilities, deploy them swiftly and allow rapid scaling up and down. It is also likely to be more economical. In concluding, I would like to stress that, as a responsible global citizen, India will not be found lacking in responding to the challenge of maintaining international peace and security through the peacebuilding process. Through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme, we give training to some 5,000 foreign students and experts from 158 countries around the globe in approximately 220 courses.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“All of this calls for the international community to make available a predictable and appropriate level of resources over extended periods. It is hard to avoid the feeling that the United Nations presence on the ground is a ponderous bureaucracy rather than a lean institution that is quick to adapt and respond. Symptomatic of this malaise is the fact that the Secretariat takes up to 200 days to fill positions in the field, leading to worrying vacancy levels. The sourcing of these capacities must be driven by the needs of national authorities and not by priorities of the donors. It also stands to reason that these capacities need to be sourced from the Governments of nations that have experience of relevance to these national authorities.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“The decision of the Government of India to aggressively recruit women police personnel allowed us to field a female formed police unit - the first such formation composed entirely of women - in UNMIL. We understand that the presence of these Indian women police personnel has not only assisted in restoring faith in the local law enforcement system, but has served as an example to Liberian women. No amount of international will can replace national will and commitment. Moreover, peacebuilding cannot be undertaken in a hurry. Our role as peacebuilders has to be to assist, through long- term and patient involvement, the creation of an environment in which this local will is allowed to express itself. It is also to provide the resources and the expertise that are often lacking in societies struggling to re-engineer themselves.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“India launched the largest-ever exercise in democratic decentralization about two decades ago. Administrative and legislative powers were transferred to village- and district-level bodies, and considerable thought and effort were devoted to making these institutions locally relevant. The key to the success of these institutions, we have found, lies in what we call inclusiveness. Our process of democratic decentralization has ensured the election of about 1 million women to representative offices at all levels. Empowering those who have traditionally been at the margins of society has strengthened and transformed both democracy and governance in our country. Inclusiveness works in interesting ways.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“Our peacekeepers have donned peacebuilding hats and attempted to restore administrative processes, strengthened local policing and activated judicial mechanisms in the areas they have served. They have attempted to work through indigenous mechanisms for conflict resolution and mediation in order to strengthen these local institutions so that they become viable political institutions. They have tried to get educational institutions to function and provided services, such as livestock clinics, to help local economies get going. Political and administrative institutions that decentralize governance are, in our experience, the key to nation-building. Institutions must be locally relevant and include all stakeholders, particularly the weak and underprivileged.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“Our experience in transforming a colonial legacy into a modern, dynamic nation that enjoys both democracy and a rapidly growing economy has made Indian peacekeepers instinctively understand that no peace can be effective unless it is accompanied by the growth of local institutions. Indian peacekeepers in the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, the United Nations Operation in Somalia II, the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations Mission in the Sudan, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and elsewhere have made conscious efforts to assist local authorities in restoring national structures that had collapsed during conflict.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“Some peacebuilding efforts are being managed by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, others by the Department of Political Affairs and yet others by the United Nations resident coordinator system. At another level, the Peacebuilding Commission is working to expand its effectiveness. Peacebuilding, therefore, is very much a work in progress. India brings to the table almost 60 years of experience in peacekeeping. We have contributed more peacekeepers to more peacekeeping operations than any other nation. We have also participated in every type of peacekeeping operation from truce supervision to the current generation of complex peacekeeping operations. Peacekeepers are early peacebuilders, and Indian peacekeepers have been among the earliest United Nations peacebuilders.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“A handful has delivered outcomes that may be termed satisfactory. Many have meandered as they attempted over a decade or more to be equal to the task of implementing their complex and ambitious mandates. ll-2l268 Unfortunately, conflicts persist, and we are now in the midst of another paradigm shift. One dimension of this shift - the attempt to define the scope of peacebuilding - is becoming ever clearer as fragile States define areas in which the international community can and is willing to support their nation- building activities. A second dimension - the relation between peacekeeping and peacebuilding - is also being clarified. However, a third dimension - the organizational context of peacebuilding - continues to lack uniformity.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“I also thank the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Wittig of Germany. Out of respect for the President's injunction to confine our remarks to four minutes, I will present only a summary of what I have to say. A more detailed paper has been circulated. Peace cannot be restored to post-conflict societies and their citizens cannot be freed from fear and want unless national authorities are able to govern effectively. The capacity for effective governance, in turn, depends on the existence of institutions that enable these authorities to respond effectively to the aspirations of people. Over the past two decades, this Council made huge investments in terms of manpower and resources in designing and running multidimensional peacekeeping operations. These have shown, at best, mixed results.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“The sustained attention of the Council to peacekeeping and peacebuilding is indicative of the fact that it recognizes that the success or failure of peacekeeping and peacebuilding will determine the continuing relevance of the United Nations and of this Council to many troubled parts of the world. My delegation would therefore like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate to focus on what is probably the most critical component of the peacebuilding agenda. We would also like to thank you for the concept paper (S/2011/16, annex), which we found extremely useful. I thank the Secretary-General for his remarks, and I would also like to express our appreciation to the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste for his presence here and for his presentation on the remarkable strides that his country has made.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“We think that concerted reconstruction and rehabilitation work demands stable political and administrative conditions. We therefore call upon all political actors in Haiti to exercise restraint and avoid actions that cause violence and distract focus from the urgently needed reconstruction and rehabilitation work. The focus of the United Nations should of course remain on humanitarian and infrastructure work. It should not get too deeply involved in the domestic political process, which is better handled by regional organizations in cooperation with the local political establishment.”
2011-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6471 (2011) · source
“Even as Haiti battled to overcome the disaster caused by the earthquake, it was struck by an outbreak of cholera, which further aggravated the already grim situation. In the midst of all that, the country has become embroiled in a political crisis following the presidential elections. As far as the cholera epidemic is concerned, we hope that the recent appointment by the Secretary-General of an independent panel of experts to determine the source of the epidemic will submit its report based on scientific studies and that this will adequately address the allegations that have been made. I am sure that Doctor Balakrish Nair, Director of the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases in Kolkata, who is a member of the panel, will make a valuable contribution to the panel's work.”
2011-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6471 (2011) · source
“We highly commend and support the role played by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in humanitarian and recovery efforts in the aid of the local authorities. We are proud of their sterling efforts, both on the civilian and police sides, in the immediate aftermath of the disastrous earthquake, in spite of the tremendous losses that the Mission itself faced. I also recall the contributions made by the Indian police officers deployed with MINUSTAH, which presently number 470 in three contingents, two of which were deployed by India after the earthquake at the request of the United Nations. MINUSTAH peacekeepers continue to provide full support to the local authorities. We therefore urge all stakeholders that any action that impedes the work of MINUSTAH peacekeepers should be avoided.”
2011-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6471 (2011) · source
“As we progress towards reconstruction and rehabilitation in Haiti, we think there is an urgent need for better coordination among aid agencies, donors and the Government of Haiti. This would not only avoid duplication but also direct aid to sectors considered most necessary by Haiti. The various United Nations agencies have to work hard on improving Haiti's technical capacity to fully and properly utilize assistance. For our part, India has pledged to reconstruct one of the Government ministries, to be identified by the Government of Haiti. In that context, I must share with the Council that, in spite of several efforts that I personally made, it is perhaps the lack of coordination that is making it very difficult for us even to identify where our offer could be best utilized.”
2011-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6471 (2011) · source
“I would also like to recall that the Central Emergency Response Fund was put to good use in the earliest stages of recovery work in Haiti. India attaches importance to that facility, to which we have made significant contributions since its inception and to which we have contributed $500,000 each year over the three-year period since 2009. Furthermore, recognizing the need to provide basic amenities - shelter, drinking water and sanitation - to the Haitian people, we have joined Brazil and South Africa in expanding the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Trust Fund's waste management project in Haiti, in both its area of coverage and its scope in handling different types of waste. IBSA is spending over $2 million in that effort and for the reconstruction of a community health centre in Haiti.”
2011-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6471 (2011) · source
“The international community rose to the occasion and undertook the challenge to help the people of Haiti. Our work continues, and should continue as long as the Haitian people require our assistance in their efforts at reconstruction. Last week, the Council issued a press statement on the anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. We wish to convey our sincere sympathies to the people and Government of Haiti and to the families of the United Nations personnel who lost their lives. We assure them of our continued support. In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, India made a cash contribution of $5 million to the Government of Haiti towards relief measures, as a token of our solidarity with the people of Haiti.”
2011-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6471 (2011) · source
“I join other colleagues in thanking Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Alain Le Roy and Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos for their comprehensive and useful briefings on the situation in Haiti. I would also like to thank the representative of Haiti for sharing his perspective on the state of play there. It has been a very difficult year for the people of Haiti. Just as stability was beginning to be witnessed in the country and the indicators of economic development were showing an upward trend, the country was struck by a massive earthquake on 12 January 2010. The disaster took the lives of nearly 300,000 persons and injured an equal number. An earthquake of such devastation - the worst in the region in more than 200 years - demanded relief operations of a huge magnitude.”
2011-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6471 (2011) · source
“It is therefore critical for the international community to work closely with the parties with a view to encouraging them to resume direct negotiations. We are hopeful that the talks and negotiations will soon resume, leading to a comprehensive peace process for a final resolution of the conflict.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470 (2011) · source